Rehearsals for the 2026-2027 season begin on September 19, 2026
Upcoming Auditions
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Format: In-Person Audition
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Application form opens on April 11, 2026, and closes by May 16*, 2026
*As the orchestra has introduced a cap on the number of students to ensure best individual attention, time stamps of applications may be considered should two candidates achieve the same score. Please consider applying early
Fee
We are pleased to continue to be able to offer subsidized fee for all RDYO Students in the 2026-27 season. For bursaries and scholarship, please check our website for more information.
All Inclusive Tuition Fee: CAD 1,745
RDYO subsidize: CAD 500
Payable fee: CAD 1,245
*include 8 tickets to RDYO concerts in the season
Discounts:
1.Early bird: CAD 40 for students registered before June 30, 2026 23:59 PM
2.Referral fee: CAD 100 (old and new family each receives $50 discount)
3. Second child discount CAD 250 (for students in the same family)
4. Event task force: CAD 200
20 parents (selection based on past commitment, skill, availability and order of application will create an event task force) CAD 200 will be paid at the end of the season as an honorarium. Application for this will open in August for registered families.
5. Indigenous student receives 100% fee discount
Programs: Up to 36 weeks of activities
26 weeks of regular rehearsals
3-4 Concerts
1 Outreach concert
1 Workshop in the Fall ( 1 night 2 days Camp every other year )
1 Workshop in the Winter
1 Concerto Competition (additional fee applied)
1 Scholarship & Award competition
1 Kiwanis Competition (rotating selected divisions every year)
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